Ben Shelton stunned the tennis world by defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a captivating US Open quarter-final match that concluded at 03:34.
The intense encounter on Arthur Ashe stadium saw Shelton emerge victorious with a 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) win after a marathon 4-hour 28-minute battle.
Shelton's win not only broke records for the latest finish at the Flushing Meadows but also eliminated Alcaraz's chances of retaining his title after returning from a four-month injury absence.
The all-American semi-final clash is set as Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe, who staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to defeat compatriot Alex Michelsen.
The US Open continues to provide surprises and intense showdowns as the tournament progresses towards revealing the next champion.
